A/N: Hello! I hope you haven't given up hope on me since I haven't updated since Friday. On Saturday, I had to clean my room, and that took five and a half hours (!) and then I went to my grandmother's house, which is my time for visiting with her. I updated CinderMax when I woke up. On Sunday, I had my martial arts class, and then it was Super Bowl Sunday (for any American football watchers), which is when my neighbors and grandfather come over. So that's why I couldn't update.
I DON'T HAVE SCHOOL TODAY! There's also six inches of snow!
Replies to reviews:
Guest: Thanks! I'm trying to update more, and thanks for reading both of my fanfics!
QueenOfOlympus223: You got the SOTC right (Can You Feel My Heart-Bring Me the Horizon), and I'll probably edit it or something after I finish the story.
CodeBlue19: You got the SOTC too (Can You Feel My Heart-BMTH). I'm glad you like Iggy's POV, I'll probably put some other ones in soon. And you will find out the song that Max and Fang are singing, I actually do have a song in mind, so hopefully I can use it soon!
Thanks for all of the reviews!
-Maximumride732
Disclaimer: I don't own Maximum Ride
Lissa's POV: (did any of you see this coming?)
When I walked into the Chinese restaurant, I wasn't expecting to see Nick there. And especially with that freak laughing next to him. I went over and talked to Nick when a waitress asked, "Miss, is there a problem?" I didn't want to say yes because then I might get kicked out or something, so I just turned around as I replied, "No" and then realized it was her. The one who ruined my relationship. I snarled as menacingly as I could. "What are you doing here?" She snarled back, probably as menacingly as me, "Eating. We're in a restaurant. Now leave my friend alone."
I grabbed her arm so that I could talk to her alone when I felt a really bad pain in my nose. Like when you get hit with a softball or a baseball really hard in the nose (I don't know if this has ever happened to you-don't try it- it hurts. Softballs are NOT soft), and saw Max's fist going down to her side again. "Whoops, my hand slipped!" she said with faux surprise. I let go of her arm and ran out. My nose hurts.
When I looked in my mirror outside, I saw my nose was bleeding and was turning a sickly green color (I've never broken my nose, so this might be inaccurate). I turned on the stereo and One Direction started to play. (Sorry if you like them- I don't really like them, AT ALL, so if you find Max's later remarks about them mean, than please say something. I respect their fans, but I don't like things the people in the band do) I loved 1D, but only because Max hated them (what a reason to like something :p ) As I sang along to their new song, I thought of a plan. I was good at singing, right? I bet I could beat Max in that stupid competition that she and Nick were entering. I also bet that Brigid and some of my other friends would help me in my plan.
I had the perfect plan by the time I reached Brigid's apartment that I was staying in since Nick kicked me out. I invited JJ over, and her sister Ruby. We decided on the plan. I'd be singing, JJ's playing bass, Brigid can play guitar, and Ruby will play drums. Oh, and my plan? We're entering Battle of the Bands.
Max POV:
We had practice onstage where Battle of the Bands would be a week exactly. Fang's band, the Handled Grenade (I have no idea how I got this- I was listening to the Grenade cover by Memphis May Fire and looked up verbs and saw handled, so now they have a name) would be practicing today, and some other band that just joined the competition. We started the first song after setting up.
(Lonely Girl-Tonight Alive- I'm using a lot of TA and Mayday Parade in this chapter)
Lonely girl you lost the only thing you loved
Nothing that you have is ever good enough
And I wont be the one to keep you safe
And I wont be the one who stays the same
You got a lot of nerve and
Looks like the tables turning
And now you're wishing me well like you miss me
You got a dirty tongue and
Looks like the damage done is forever
And it's a long time to miss me
Whoa oh
And it's a long time to miss me
Whoa oh
Lonely girl it looks like you are out of luck
Tell me how it feels to watch your friends give up
I was on your side
I stood by you
So go ahead and cry its just like you
You got a lot of nerve and
Looks like the tables turning
And now you're wishing me well like you miss me
You got a dirty tongue and
Looks like the damage done is forever
And it's a long time to miss me
Whoa oh
And it's a long time to miss me
Whoa oh
And I don't feel sorry for you
Sorry for you
Cos now the tables turning
And now the bridge is burning
It's coming crashing down
Crashing down
Over you, over you, over you, over you
You got a lot of nerve and
Looks like the tables turning
And now you're wishing me well like you miss me
You got a dirty tongue and
Looks like the damage done is forever
And it's a long time to miss me
Whoa oh
And it's a long time to miss me
Whoa oh no
I looked over and nodded at the others, motioning them to start. Gazzy tapped Iggy's hand.
(Off With Her Head- Icon for Hire)
I'm lucky if I ever see the light of day again How long until it starts to do me in Don't let go 'cause I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this Your way to life has only showed me what a fool I am How long until it starts to do me in Don't let go 'cause I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this Don't let go 'cause I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
My skin is choking me, my feeble walls are closing in
This cell is filled with scholars easing me, they're teasing me
They told me so I didn't know the fall would be this easy
I can't give out what I'm not breathing in
I know they'll come with what I'm owed, guilty as charged
My enemies belittle me reminding me the penalty of all my deeds despite my pleas is death
Death is mine I know
Don't let go, don't let go
Save your own 'cause I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine I know
Don't let go, don't let go, savior
It serves the purpose of confirming I remain condemned
And I will ever linger on the edge
Unless you hear me
I can't give out what I'm not breathing in
I know they'll come with what I'm owed, guilty as charged
My enemies belittle me reminding me the penalty of all my deeds despite my pleas is death
Death is mine I know
Don't let go, don't let go
Save your own 'cause I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine I know
Don't let go, don't let go, savior
Death is mine I know
Don't let go, don't let go
Save your own 'cause I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine I know
Don't let go, don't let go, save your own
I knew the next song for us. I whispered 'only a memory' to them.
(Only a Memory-also by Icon for Hire)
I can't help but close my eyes for life I will not bend until I break, how much can one bruised body take? You will bleed for what your hands have done I will not bend until I break, how much can one bruised body take? And I told you, I told you, you had no right I will not bend until I break, how much can one bruised body take? You're only a memory You're only a memory
And dream a different ending
That when I wake, I won't be so exhausted
And I will stop with my pretending
That I'm fine, I'm fine if I can fool myself tonight
And my lie will drown out all of yours
Just not enough to silence me, you're only a memory
I'll scream these words 'til they come true, then I will think no more of you
Look back on what I'm going through, this isn't my identity
You can't outrun your ending
And I'll get well long before you let yourself
I may forgive you, but you never will
Just not enough to silence me, you're only a memory
I'll scream these words 'til they come true, then I will think no more of you
Look back on what I'm going through, this isn't my identity
How damaged you must be
Watch you panic, it's tragic, you'll carry this for life
You have my sympathy
Just not enough to silence me, you're only a memory
I'll scream these words 'til they come true, then I will think no more of you
Look back on what I'm going through, this isn't my identity
This isn't my identity
This isn't my identity (I will not bend)
You're only a memory (I will not break)
This isn't my identity (I will not bend)
You're only a memory (I will not break)
This isn't my identity (I will not bend)
You're only a memory (I will not break)
This isn't my identity (I will not bend)
You're only a memory (I will not break)
This isn't my identity (I will not bend)
You're only a memory (I will not break)
This isn't my identity
We sang a few more songs, and then it was the Handled Grenade's time for practice. "This first song is an acoustic version of our song The Silence."
(The Silence-Mayday Parade)
Torn in two she lies awake The blood that's running through her veins Even though the world she loved Every night she cries Memories they take her back Even though the world she loved Every night she cries And every night she cries I don't know if I'll ever make this right Even though the world she loved Every night she cries Every night she cries
The moon lights up the room like day
Another night she spends alone
Without his touch her skin so cold
With every beat there's no escape
Lost in everything she trusts
Still can't seem to get enough
It won't ever be the way it was
And his heart of stone left her's breaking.
And dies a little more each time
Say you love me
Nothing left inside
Say you love me
And the silence will set her free
Every moment fades to black
Every kiss and every taste
She wishes time would ease the pain
It won't ever be the way it was
And her heart is weak her hands are shaking
And dies a little more each time
Say you love me
Nothing left inside
Say you love me
And the silence will set her free
Cause I am just so broken by the bitterness of loneliness
And I'm so scared of this
I don't know if I'll ever make this right
Cause I am just so broken by the bitterness of loneliness
And I'm so scared
It won't ever be the way it was
And his heart of stone left her's breaking
And dies a little more each time
Say you love me
Nothing left inside
Say you love me
And the silence will set her free
Every night she cries
And the silence will set her free
"The next song is called With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear."
(With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear-Sleeping With Sirens-yes Fang can scream/growl (I don't know if that's what everyone else calls it, but that's what I call it)
True friends lie underneath, Forgiveness - this taste all but poisons my mouth So tell me how does it feel, how does it feel to be like you? Falling over and over again From the place I was, to the place I am, to the place I want to be From the place that I was to the man I've become So tell me how does it feel, how does it feel to be like you? Sometimes things are better left unsaid Come down, come down, come down from your tower I know that for all my life, for all my strength
These witty words I don't believe
I can't believe a damn thing they say anymore
Lie! Liar, you'll pay for your sins
Now! Liar, I know all the places you've been
I scream but nothing, nothing will come out
You've gone too far
I think your mouth should be quiet 'cause it never tells the truth
So tell me, so tell me why, why does it have to be this way?
Why can't things ever change?
Oh, why does it have to be this way?
For the mountains I've been climbing over and under and over
I'll be there to see the tower you'll fall from
No, this kingdom isn't quite what it may seem
You're an illusion, you'll never be king
I think your mouth should be quiet 'cause it never tells the truth
So tell me, so tell me why, why does it have to be this way?
Why can't things ever change?
But this time you'll get what you give
(True friends lie underneath,
These witty words I can't believe,
I can't believe a damn thing they say, anymore)
Come down, come down, come down from your tower
There is only one above who can judge me
All I am is yours, all I am is yours, I am yours!
"For the next two songs, I need a female vocalist. They're covers, and I know someone who knows themm," Fang motioned to me, and I asked him what songs. He whispered them to me, and I nodded.
(Hold On 'Till May-Pierce the Veil feat. Lindsey Stamey. Insult this song or the band and die. This is my favorite song ever (I have a lot of them))
(Max-bold italics Fang-italics)
She sits up high surrounded by the sun And as the sun went down we ended up on the ground Now don't be crazy Burned out And as the sun went down we ended up on the ground If I were you, I'd put that away And she said, And as the sun went down we ended up on the ground
One million branches and she loves every one
"Mom and dad, did you search for me?
I've been up here so long I'm going crazy!"
I heard the train shake the windows
You screamed over the sound
And as we own this night
I put your body to the test with mine
This love was out of control
3-2-1 where did it go?
Yes now of course you can stay here.
Been in a touring band for going on ten years.
"Big deal," she said, "I guess you're official."
I only said it 'cause I know what it's like to feel
It gets you down,
We've all been there sometimes
But tonight I'll make you feel beautiful once again
I heard the train shake the windows
You screamed over the sound
And as we own this night
I put your body to the test with mine
This love was out of control
3-2-1 where did it go?
See, you're just wasted
And thinking about the past again
Darling you'll be okay
'Cause I can't take anymore
I'll draw the shades and close the door
Everything's not alright and I would rather...
I heard the train shake the windows
You screamed over the sound (
And as we own this night
I put your body to the test with mine
This love was out of control
Tell me where did it go?
(If It Means a Lot to You-A Day To Remember)
(Fang-italics Max-bold italics both-underlined italics
And hey darling, La, la la la, la la la, If you can wait till I get home, La, la la la, la la la, If you can wait till I get home, La, la la la, la la la,
I hope you're good tonight.
And I know you don't feel right when I'm leaving.
Yeah, I want it but no, I don't need it.
Tell me something sweet to get me by,
'Cause I can't come back home till they're singing
Till everyone is singing
Then I swear to you that we can make this last.
(La la la)
If you can wait till I get home,
Then I swear come tomorrow, this will all be in our past.
Well it might be for the best.
Well I need you here tonight,
And I know that you don't wanna be leaving me
Yeah, you want it, but I can't help it.
I just feel complete when you're by my side,
But I know you can't come home till they're singing
La, la la la, la la la.
Then I swear to you that we can make this last.
(La la la)
If you can wait till I get home,
Then I swear come tomorrow, this will all be in our past.
Well it might be for the best.
And even though you mean so much to me,
I can't wait through everything,
Is this really happening?
I swear I'll never be happy again.
And don't you dare say we can just be friends.
I'm not some boy that you can sway.
We knew it'd happen eventually.La, la la la, la la la,
Now everybody's singing.
La, la la la, la la la,
Now everybody's singing.
La, la la la, la la la
(If you can wait till I get home)
Now everybody's singing.
La, la la la, la la la,
(Then I swear we can make this last)
Now everybody's singing.
(If you can wait till I get home)
Now everybody's singing.
La, la la la, la la la,
(Then I swear we can make this last)
Now everybody's singing.
La
We all got off of the stage and were waiting to hear the new band. They were called the Red-Headed Wonders, because apparently they were all red heads. They got on stage, and my breath left me. It was Lissa and her old posse, Brigid, Ruby, and JJ. JJ was nice turned evil, and now apparently she was a red head. Great. They started to play a bunch of covers of Taylor Swift and Kelly Clarkson (Once again-I have nothing against them. I'm not a pop person and my little sister likes them, so I got the names off of her). They only played covers, and they sucked, too. I knew what Lissa was doing. Trying to ruin my time. Well, you can't only play covers in the competition. You can play duets, original songs, and one cover at most. We only had a week. Our setlist of five songs was ready. I was singing the duet with Fang, Misery Business, Lonely Girl, Only a Memory, and Gazzy was doing a cover of Stomach Tied In Knots by SWS. We were ready. Her band wasn't.
-(please don't hate me) time skip to day of Battle of the Bands-
The week was really uneventful. Nudge and Angel said they were getting me ready there. I changed into sweats and my OM&M hoodie. I put my Mitch Lucker memorial tee and leggings with a zipper on the side in my bag. That's what I was going to wear. I climbed into my car and started to play Suicide Silence. I knew how to scream, which was unusual, but I liked it. I was at You Only Live Once on the Black Crown album when I stopped at the traffic light. I saw a teen, probably sixteen years old, fly past the stop sign. The last thing I remember was the headlights of a car, and thinking, you only live once. Then, as the car hit me and I lost consciousness, I prayed, Lord, please don't let me have the same fate as Mitch Lucker. Please, Mitch's angel, anyone, save me. Then I blacked out completely.
A/N: I actually got all shaky and started crying that while I wrote. I know what's going to happen, but this is sad! That's why I had the Suicide Silence thing in it. This was a plot twist for you! I'll hopefully update today, but please don't kill me for this. Please!
Last song's SOTC: Can You Feel My Heart-BMTH
This song's SOTC:
Choke, tried to wash you down with something strong So keep in happiness No, no more eyes to see the sun (to see the sun)
Dry but the taste of blood remains (of blood remains)
Cold, empty mattresses and falling stars
My, how they start to look the same
And torture me while I tell you,
"Let's go in style"
A million hooks around
A million ways to die
Darling, it's cold outside
You slide into bed while I get drunk
Slow conversations with a gun
Mean more than I've ever said to anyone, anyone
Off to sled for a while!
-Maximumride732
